A new splash park is set to open at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes on July 15 - just in time for the school summer holidays.

With more than 60 unique water features, including a super drench bucket, water tunnels, a sail boat and a mysterious sea serpent, the 1,000 metre squared Splash 'n' Play will be one of the largest outdoor attractions of its kind in the UK.

And in the special toddler play area there will be a bespoke water journey area called The Race, designed to help stimulate their imagination and interactive social skills.

Toddlers can also enjoy the magic mist, aqua dome and water bugs features.

Parents can watch from a dedicated viewing area, which will be equipped with separate toilets, as well as a refreshment kiosk offering homemade ice-cream, hot and cold drinks and snacks.

Sessions at the park, which takes an hour to drive to from Cambridge, cost £3 and last 25 minutes with a five-minute change over time.

Impression of what the Super Splash Drench Bucket will look like

Rob Wood, general manager of Willen Lake, commented: “Since we announced the development at Willen Lake, we’ve been inundated by people wanting to find out more about Splash ‘n’ Play.

"We’re sure it will prove very popular; it’s going to be packed with features for children of all ages to enjoy, in the beautiful surroundings of Willen Lake.”

The new splash park is part of the first phase of a wider development at Willen Lake.

An impression of the Splash Park and Willen Lake

This phase has cost £2.8million, and a second phase, costing about £1.5million is planned for next year to further improve the site’s facilities.

The redevelopment has been funded by charity The Parks Trust, which manages and maintains more than 6,000 acres of green space across Milton Keynes.